– There is an increased glomerular permeability allowing larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine.

Main assessment in patients is Severe Protienuria (>3.5 G OF PROTIEN IN 24 HOURS)

HYPERLIPIDEMA

EDEMA

HYPERTENSION

HYPOALBUMINEMIA

– a condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and be removed from the blood.
– This process causes massive loss of protein into the urine, edema formation and decreased
plasma albumin levels. Many agents and disorders are possible cause of NS.